Laverda Jota handlebars

[hawaiianpizza]

Hi All,

First post for me on here and I would like to ask a question to those more knowledgeable than me when it comes to Italian bikes (Im more of Japanese bike guy).

Basically back in 2011 I bought a Honda CB100N which was in need of a full resto. Long story short when I bought the bike it did not have the standard handlebars but these old cafe racer style bars. I took them off and just chucked them into my shed and thought nothing of it.

Fast forward six years to today, I have cleaned out the shed and "found" them. And after a bit of research (Thank you google) I believe them to be off a Laverda Jota. They dont look like knock offs I have seen and they even have stamped on the main bar (Italian for patent or something like that).

Anyway Ill upload a couple of photos to show you.

Does anyone know more about them/ know their value? They are pretty scabby right now but Im gonna fix them up best I can.

Cheers

[hawaiianpizza]

Ok im new and I cant seem to upload photos

[chickenstrip]

I know that in about 1981/2, a new pair cost me £40 (funny the things you remember). I got them for my brother, who wanted to try them on his Z650. They didn't fit. Not sure why now, think maybe the centre section wasn't wide enough. But I was Saturday lad at a Laverda dealership, so I probably got them cheap, and was able to return them.

/pointless story.
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[stinkwheel]

Some hipster will pay a fortune for them in the course of ruining a perfectly good [INSERT MID 80S AIR COOLED BIKE HERE].

Make sure you use the words "vintage, bobber and cafe racer" in the sale title.

Should be pointed out that after 250LC headlamps, Jota bars are one of the most commonly reproduced aftermarket motorcycle parts in existance.
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[hawaiianpizza]

Here are the photos

[hawaiianpizza]

And another

[stinkwheel]

You can buy a brand new, not rusty, aftermarket set for around £50.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Nobby the Bastard]

Anyone buying them would spend their time alternately wondering 1) why they paid a premium for such a rusted piece of shit or 2) if they are going to snap when they used the brake the next time.

One of the more manky pieces of crap that people have tried to flog on here, tbh.

I'd rather buy one of those 'customs' that have been abortioned by someone who appears to have been on a 3 month crack binge.
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[ThatDippyTwat]

I assume that this is a 3 month acid & shroom binge then...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/custom-honda-cbr-125-project-bike-96-done-/232464838204?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
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[Polarbear]

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Don't think i would trust them on a push bike never mind a motorbike.
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